How Home Performance Deals with House Hot and Cold Spots

Thermal camera used to detect hot and cold spots in home.

From rooms that get uncomfortable at certain times of the day or season to sweltering attics and freezing basements, no one likes hot and cold spots in their home. What if we told you there’s a way to get rid of house hot and cold spots while improving your home’s efficiency and potentially even your […]

Is It More Energy Efficient to Upgrade Your AC or Add Insulation?

Model of a home with cross section of insulation and other energy efficiency elements.

If you’ve seen your electric bills increase over the summer and your home takes longer to cool, you’re probably eyeing both your current AC system and home performance upgrades that improve energy efficiency, such as home insulation. But which is the better option: upgrade your AC or add insulation? In this blog, we look over […]

Staying Cool in the St. Louis Heat Besides Replacing Your AC

Young homeowner with AC remote overheating inside their home.

If your AC isn’t up to the task of keeping your home cool this St. Louis summer, or your HVAC system is underperforming, and you don’t want to replace it, you’ve got other options to stay cool besides replacing your AC. Below are five home performance options to look at before you start shopping around […]

What are the 3 Most Cost-Effective Energy Efficiency Renovations?

Types of Energy Efficiency Renovations, including air sealing and insulation.

Every time you feel the heating or cooling turn on, or a drafty or hot room, do you think about the higher utility bills you’re going to have this month? You’re not alone. More and more US households are looking to protect their long-term investments by improving their homes through energy efficiency renovations. Learn how […]

What are My Options for Improving Home Insulation?

Contractor installing insulation in an attic space.

Many homeowner’s know there are issues with their home’s insulation: constantly running heating or cooling systems, rooms that are hotter or colder than the rest of the house, and other efficiency or comfort problems. But what are the best options for improving home insulation? In this blog, we’ll look at the most common insulation issues, […]